Auctions: comic books March 1977, graded by CGC

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 166 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4075919004

"War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 468 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0957840002

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Battle of the Thinking Machines," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; The Calculator has immunized himself to six members of the Justice Leagues attempts to capture him, but Batman resolves to give it another try. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Aquaman and Aqualad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Message from publisher Jenette Kahn, art by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 50 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4400986009

Golden Daggers. Part 6 of 6. (Fu Manchu). "The Dreamslayer!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Mike Esposito. In order the save the world can Shang Chi kill his own father? He'll first have to get through the immortal Shaka Kharn. Cover price $0.30.